Toshiba Satellite 2450 manual

T OSHIBA Satellite 2450 Series Port able Personal Computer User ’ s Manual[...]

Copyright © 2003 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the informa- tion contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite 2450 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual[...]

iLINK is a trademark and Memory Stick is a registered trademark of Sony Corpora- tion. Compact Flash is a trademark of SunDisk Corporation. FCC information Product Name : Satellite 2450 Model number : PS245 FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B d[...]

FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 . This device may not cause harmful interference. 2 . This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cont act Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 974[...]

Modem warning notice Conformity St atement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an uncon[...]

Jap an regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection. Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more than two redial attempts are made, t[...]

Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give yo[...]

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment 1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not[...]

3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C. The IC registration number of the modem is shown below. Canada: 1353A-L4AINT Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. [...]

Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ❑ The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only[...]

ATS11=90 (DTMF dialing on/off duration=90 ms) ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect) ❑ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a value of 3 or 4. This ensures: (a ) a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been succe[...]

General conditions As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the specifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications. The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork. The T[...]

Description on Laser specification The optical drive such as CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD/ CD-RW drive and DVD Multi drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser. The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPARE[...]

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xv T able of Content s Preface Manual contents ............................................................................. xx i i i Conventions ..................................................................................... xxiv Abbreviations ..................................................................................... xxiv Icons ..[...]

xvi Underside ........................................................................................... 2 - 7 Front with the display open .............................................................. 2 - 8 System indicators ............................................................................ 2-10 Keyboard indicators .....................[...]

xvii Changing Lifestyle Bay modules ..................................................... 4 - 3 Removing a module ............................................................................ 4 - 3 Installing a module .............................................................................. 4 - 4 Using optical media drives .....................[...]

xviii Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys ................................................................................. 5 - 1 F1 … F12 function keys ..................................................................... 5 - 2 Soft keys: Fn key combinations ........................................................ 5 - 2 Emulating keys on enha[...]

xix Panel power off ............................................................................... 6-15 System Auto Off ............................................................................... 6-15 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup ........................................................................................... 7 - 1 Acce[...]

xx Chapter 9 T roubleshooting Problem solving process ................................................................... 9 - 1 Preliminary checklist .......................................................................... 9 - 1 Analyzing the problem ........................................................................ 9 - 2 Hardware and syste[...]

xxi Appendixes Appendix A Specifications ................................................................................... A - 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes ......................................................... B - 1 Appendix C AT Commands .................................................................................. C - 1 App[...]

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xxiii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite 2450 series computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite 2450 series computer.[...]

xxiv User's Manual Chapter 4, Operating Basics , includes instructions on using the following devices: Touch Pad, Slim Select Bay modules, USB diskette drive, optical media drives, audio/video controls, microphone, modem, wireless communication features, LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs. Chapter 5, The [...]

xxv Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign ( + ). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C . If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third. ABC When pro[...]

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xxvii General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text [...]

User's Manual xxviii Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer CPU Performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions: use of certain peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects use of complex mod[...]

1-1 I NTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and accessories. CAUTION: Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not prein- stalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your[...]

1-2 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION • TOSHIBA Power Saver • TOSHIBA Console • Infrared Device Driver • Online manual ❑ Product Recovery CD-ROM Document ation • Satellite 2450 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual • Microsoft Windows XP manual package • Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort • End User License Agreeme[...]

1-3 I NTRODUCTION RTC battery The computer has an internal battery to back up the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar. Universal AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage [...]

1-4 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION CD-RW/DVD-ROM Some models are equipped with a full-size, CD-RW/DVD- drive ROM drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 24 speed and CD-RW at up to 10 speed. A Mode Control button turns power to t[...]

1-5 I NTRODUCTION Display The computer’s LCD panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability. Built-in 15.0" TFT screen, 16 M colors, with one of the following resolutions: • XGA, 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels • SXGA+, 1400 horizontal x 105[...]

1-6 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Slots PC card The PC card slot accommodates two 5 mm Type II cards or one Type III card. SD card This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flash-memory. You can use memory module in this slot. Multimedia Sound system Windows so[...]

1-7 I NTRODUCTION Features Communications Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92). Refer to Appendix E . The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line. It is preinstalled as a standard device in some m[...]

1-8 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Software Standard Windows XP operating system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk. Plug and Play When you connect an external device to the computer, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically. Special fe[...]

1-9 I NTRODUCTION Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, Keyboar d , for instructions on using the keypad overlay. Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your com- puter. Instant security A hot ke[...]

1-10 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting from your software. Data is main- tained in the computer’s main memory. When you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off. Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells [...]

1-11 I NTRODUCTION Options ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication probrems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows. [Start] - [...]

1-12 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Security lock A slot is available to attach a security cable to the com- puter to deter theft. USB FDD Kit A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskette. It connects to a USB port. (You cannot format 720-kilobyte diskettes on Windows XP, but you can use previously formatted di[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer. Front with the display closed Figure 2-1 shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display close[...]

User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-2 Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. Slide the latch to open the display. Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers and subwoofer or the stereo headphones. System LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer indicators functions. Details[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-3 Left side Cooling vents These vents provide an outlet for air pulled through the computer by the fan. CAUTION: Be careful not to block the cooling vents. Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of them. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry. PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate two 5 mm Type [...]

User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-4 Right side Figure 2-3 shows the computer’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer SD card slot SD cards are used in a wide variety of external devices. This slot lets you transfer data from the device to your computer. An indicator on the right side of the slot glows when a card is being acc[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-5 Headphone jack This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you connect a digital speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled. Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input. Line[...]

User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-6 Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. This port supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. DC IN 15V The universal AC adaptor connects to this socket. Use only the model of universal AC adaptor that comes with t[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-7 Underside Figure 2-5 shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer. Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Slim Select Bay Slide this latch to free the Slim Select Bay for removal. latch CPU cooling fan This cooling fan intakes air to cool cpu and air filter with air f[...]

User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-8 Battery release Slide this latch to release the battery pack for removal. latch Front with the display open Figure 2-6 shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, push the display latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angl[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-9 Front with the display open Display screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. The computer’s LCD consists of up to 1024 x 768 pixels or 1400 x 1050 pixels. Refer to Appendix B . When the computer operates on the universal AC adaptor the display screen’s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates o[...]

User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-10 System indicators CD/DVD D IGITAL DC IN 15V P OWER B ATTERY D ISK S LIM S ELECT A UDIO B A Y Figure 2-7 System indicators CD/DVD The CD/DVD indicator glows in green when reproducing CD/DVD. This LED does not light usually and is locked not to light. Press the Mode control button for four seconds to unlock. [...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-11 Disk The Disk indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built-in hard disk or fixed optical media drive. Slim Select Bay The Slim Select Bay indicator glows green when the computer is accessing a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD- ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive, DVD Multi drive or Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the Slim Sel[...]

User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-12 When the CapsLock indicator glows the keyboard is in all-caps mode. Figure 2-9 CapsLock indicator Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase. Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green, you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) as cursor keys. Ref[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-13 Slim Select Bay modules Disk-In-Use This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed. Indicator Diskette slot Insert diskettes in this slot. Eject button When a diskette is fully seated in the drive, the eject button pops out. To remove a diskette, push in the eject button and the diskette pops out partially for remo[...]

User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-14 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Refer to the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive item in the Fixed optical media drive section for details. NOTE: The physical features of this drive are similar to those of the DVD-ROM drive. Refer to the illustration in the DVD-ROM drive section. CAUTION: Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you u[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-15 DVD Multi drive The full-size DVD Multi drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CD-RW at up to 8 speed, DVD-R and DVD-RW at single speed, and DVD-RAM at 2 s[...]

User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-16 Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor (Black) You can increase your computer’s data storage capacity by installing an optional, integrated, 2 1/2" HDD in the Slim Select Bay. Figure 2-12 The Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor (Black) TOSHIBA S tyle Bay Bridge Media Adaptor Three types of memory, a Smart Media, a Memo[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-17 Universal AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any country/region. To recharge the battery, sim[...]

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3-1 G ETTING S TARTED Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It covers the following topics: ❑ Setting up your work space — for your health and safety NOTE: Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort . This guide, which is included with the computer, expl[...]

User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-2 General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment. ❑ Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation. ❑ Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close t[...]

3-3 G ETTING S TARTED Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain. Refer to the following tips and to figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Posture and positioning of the computer ❑ Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slight[...]

User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-4 Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain. ❑ Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare. ❑ Avoid placing the computer in front of bright ligh[...]

3-5 G ETTING S TARTED Connecting the universal AC adaptor Attach the universal AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power. The universal AC adaptor can be connected to any po[...]

User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-6 Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1 . Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right. 2 . Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you. CAUTION: Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display p[...]

3-7 G ETTING S TARTED 2 . Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds. Figure 3-5 Turning on the power S t arting up for the first time When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions for each screen. During setup, you can cl[...]

User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-8 3 . Click start then click Turn Off Computer . From the Turn Off Computer menu select Turn Off . 4 . Turn off the power to any peripheral devices. CAUTION: Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge. Hibernation mode The hibernation feature sa[...]

3-9 G ETTING S TARTED Starting Hibernation NOTE: You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn + F4 . See Chapter 5, Keyboar d , for details. To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below. 1 . Click start . 2 . Select Turn Off Computer . 3 . Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box. Hibernate is not displayed. 4 . Press the Shift key. The Standby[...]

User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-10 CAUTION: Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge. St andby mode If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting from your software. Data is maintained in the computer’s main memory. When you turn on the pow[...]

3-11 G ETTING S TARTED 2 . Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility discribed in the Control Panel. Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver . 3 . Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Util[...]

User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-12 4 . Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15 seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button. Restoring the preinst alled software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery CD-ROM to restore them. To restore[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the pointing devices, USB diskette drive, optical media drives, Sub LCD, audio/video controls, the microphone, the internal modem, wireless communication, LAN, TOSHIBA Remote Control and changing Slim Select Bay modules. It also prov[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-2 Click: Tap the Touch Pad once Double-click: Tap twice Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material. Using the USB diskette drive A 3 1/2" diskette drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It accommodates 1.[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-3 Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive When you have finished using the diskette drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it: 1 . Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has stopped. CAUTION: If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing [...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-4 CAUTION: Wait for all disk indicators to go out before you turn over the computer and be careful to lay the computer down gently. Shock can damage the HDD or other components. 3 . Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to the unlock position. 4 . Grasp the DVD-ROM drive and slide it out. CAUTION: The DVD-ROM drive[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-5 Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the DVD-ROM drive in the Slim Select Bay. However, operation is the same for the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and the DVD Multi drive in Slim Select Bay. The full-size drive provides high- performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-based programs. You ca[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-6 b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD-ROM drive’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button. 1 5 m m Diameter 1.0mm Figure 4[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-7 Using optical media drives 3 . Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer. Figure 4-8 Inserting a CD/DVD NOTE: When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD/DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the CD/DVD, [...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-8 Figure 4-9 Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Removing discs To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-10. CAUTION: Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the Fixed DVD-ROM drive. Wait for the Disk indicator to go out before you open the drawer. Also, if the CD/DVD is[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-9 Figure 4-10 Removing a CD/DVD 3 . Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The CD- RW/DVD-ROM drive lets you write as well as read CD-ROMs. Observe the precautions in this sectio[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-10 CD-RW: MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed. ❑ CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. However, the actual number of rewrites is affected by the qual[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-11 • Open the optical media drive. ❑ If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur. ❑ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand. ❑ Keep mobile phones and other wire[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-12 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive You can use the DVD Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/- RAM discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM: Drag'n Drop CD, licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd., and DigiOn Inc., MotionDV STUDIO, DVDfunSTUDIO and DVD-Movie[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-13 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Read/write function chart Disc type CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+RW Read Write Drag’n Drop CD*1 DVDfunSTUDIO*1 DVD-MovieAlbum*1 DVD-Video*2 DVD VR*2 No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No (DVD VideoRecoding) No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes [...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-14 ❑ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates. CD-R: TAIYOYUDEN CO.,[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-15 ❑ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part. ❑ Data deleted (erase) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW/-RAM disc cannot be recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to delete data from th[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-16 ❑ Writing with software other than Drag'n Drop CD, DVDfunSTUDIO and DVDMovieAlbum is not recommended. When writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc. ❑ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewrit[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-17 ❑ Do not use the DISC Backup function of Drag'n Drop CD to copy DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection, because the copy will not play correctly. ❑ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the DISC Backup function of Drag'n Drop CD. ❑ You cannot backup a CD-ROM or CD-R/-RW to DVD-R/-RW using the DISC Ba[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-18 ❑ When Drag'n Drop or similar software is resident in the computer's memory, the DVD Multi drive locks. In this situation, other software cannot be used to write data to the disc. ❑ While you are editing DVD-R/-RW/-RAM, you can display previews. However, if an application other than WinDVD is[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-19 Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVDs and diskettes. Handle your media with care. The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them: CD/DVDs 1 . Store your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them [...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-20 6 . Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your diskettes. Keep your diskettes away from speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magnetic fields. Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack. NOTE: The internal modem does not sup[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-21 Figure 4-11 The Region Selection icon 3 . Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location. 4 . Select a region from the regi[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-22 Setting You can enable or disable the following settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region. The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-23 Figure 4-13 Connecting the internal modem CAUTION: Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected. NOTE: If you use a storage device such as a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or HDD connected to a 16-bit PC card, you might experience the following modem problems: 1. Modem speed is slow or commu[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-24 ❑ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbit/s. (Revision A) ❑ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbit/s. (Revision B) ❑ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 108, 96.[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-25 Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight. Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security: ❑ Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a mes[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-26 LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. CAUTION: Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled. NOTE[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-27 3 . Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub. NOTE: When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active indicator glows yellow. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data, the Link indicator glows green. Di[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-28 Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble-free operation. ❑ Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer. Check the Disk and Slim Select Bay indicators on the computer. [...]

5-1 T HE K EYBOARD Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer. The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region’s key- board layout your computer is conf[...]

User's Manual 5-2 T HE K EYBOARD F1 … F12 function keys The function keys, not to be confused with Fn , are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, keys marked [...]

5-3 T HE K EYBOARD Soft keys: Fn key combinations The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key enhanced keyboard, shown in figure 5-1. The 101/102-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the keyboard is smaller and has [...]

User's Manual 5-4 T HE K EYBOARD Hot keys Hot keys ( Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computers. Sound mute: Pressing Fn + Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon. Instant security: Press Fn + F1 t[...]

5-5 T HE K EYBOARD Standby: When you press Fn + F3 , the computer enters Standby. To avoid entering Standby unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. However, if you select the check box, it will not appear in the future. Hibernation: When you press Fn + F4 , the computer enters Hibernation. To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly, a [...]

User's Manual 5-6 T HE K EYBOARD LCD Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + F7 increases the display brightness in increments. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop-up icon. You can also change this setting through the Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver. NOTES[...]

5-7 T HE K EYBOARD Fn Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky, that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “ F number ” key. To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility, click start , point to All Programs , point to TOSHIBA Utilities and click Accessibility . Windows special keys The [...]

User's Manual 5-8 T HE K EYBOARD Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F11 . The Numeric mode F11 indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5-2. Press Fn + F11 again to turn off the overlay. Figure 5-2 The numeric keypad overlay T emporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) While using the overlay, [...]

5-9 T HE K EYBOARD T emporarily using overlay (overlay off) While using the normal keyboard, you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on: 1. Press and hold down Fn . 2. Check the keyboard indicators. Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay. If the Numeric mode indicator lights, you can use the overlay for numeric en[...]

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P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer’s power resources include the universal AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power up modes. Power conditions T[...]

6-2 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Table 6-1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off (no operation) A C Battery • Operates adaptor charge is • LED: Battery off no t above low DC IN off connected battery trigger point Battery • Operates charge is • L E D : Battery below low flashes orange battery DC IN off trigger poi[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-3 NOTE: If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out. When the battery’s temperature falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs whether the computer’s power is on or off. DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine th[...]

6-4 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Before you remove the battery pack, set the computer to Hibernation mode or save your data and shut down the computer. Do not change the battery pack while the universal AC adaptor is connected. CAUTIONS: 1. The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, us[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-5 CAUTION: The computer’s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Care and use of the[...]

6-6 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 4 . Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object. Never strike it with a hammer or other object. Never step on it. 5 . Never try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in the user’s manual. Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or to a [...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-7 Care and use of the battery pack Caution 1 . Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired, or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack’s power is exhausted. Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data.[...]

6-8 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don’t lo[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-9 Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ❑ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all. To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity, charge the battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to 88[...]

6-10 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 2. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity will gradually decrease. Therefore, an often used, older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged. In this case, Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100% c[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-11 Care and use of the battery pack Ret aining dat a with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods: Battery pack about 6 days (Standby mode) about 30 days (Boot mode) RTC battery 1 month Extending battery life To maxim[...]

6-12 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Replacing the battery p ack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-13 Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery cover CAUTION: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to your TOSHIBA dealer. Inst alling the battery pack To install a battery, follow the steps below. CAUTIONS: 1. The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can e[...]

6-14 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Figure 6-2 Securing the battery cover S t arting the computer by p assword To start up the computer with the user password, follow these steps: 1 . Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting Starte d . The following message appears: Password = NOTE: At this point, the hot keys Fn + F1 [...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-15 Power-up modes The computer has the following power-up modes: ❑ Boot: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode. ❑ Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk. ❑ Standby: Data is maintained in the computer’s main memory. NOTE: Ref[...]

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7-1 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard, USB, LAN, General, Password, Device Config and Parallel/Printer. NOTE: If the supervi[...]

User's Manual 7-2 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Display This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor. Power On Display Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted. Auto-Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected. Other- wise, it selects[...]

7-3 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS 1 . Hold down F12 and boot the computer. 2 . The following menu will be displayed with the following icons: Built-in HDD, Slim Select Bay HDD, CD-ROM, FDD, Network (LAN), PCA (ATA) card boot. NOTE: A bar will appear only under the selected device. 3 . Use the left/right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want [...]

User's Manual 7-4 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Built-in HDD −> −> −> −> −> PC Card −> −> −> −> −> 2nd HDD HDDs are searched for a boot command in the following order: the built-in HDD, the PC card and the HDD installed in the Slim Select Bay. 2nd HDD −> −> −> −> −> PC Card [...]

7-5 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation item to Enabled . Enabled Enables the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation. (Default) Disab[...]

User's Manual 7-6 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. Default Click Default to return all HW Setup values to the factory settings. About Click About to display the HW Setup version. Password User Password This optio[...]

7-7 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS 4 . If character strings match, the password is registered and the display changes to: The password was registered If they do not match, the following message appears. You must repeat from step 1. Entry Error!!! To delete a user password: 1 . Select Not Registered to display the following prompt: Enter Password: 2 . Ent[...]

User's Manual 7-8 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Key FD After you set a password, you can create a Key FD (diskette). If you forget the user password, the Key FD lets you bypass the password function. NOTE: It is a good idea to create more than one Key FD in case a Key FD is damaged or lost. To create a Key FD follow the steps below. 1 . Turn off th[...]

7-9 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Parallel/Printer This tab lets you set the Parallel Port Mode. Use the Windows Device Manager to make settings for the Parallel port. Parallel Port Mode The options in this tab are ECP and Standard Bi-directional . ECP Sets the port type to Extended Capabilities Port (ECP). For most printers, the port should be set to E[...]

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8-1 O PTIONAL D EVICES Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describes connection or installation of the following devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ❑ PC cards ❑ SD cards ❑ Memory expansion ❑ TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adap[...]

User's Manual 8-2 O PTIONAL D EVICES PC cards The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate two 5 mm Type II cards. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards, including PC card 16’s multifunction card and CardBus PC car[...]

8-3 O PTIONAL D EVICES Removing a PC card To remove the PC card, follow the steps below. 1 . Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2 . Click PC card . 3 . Press the PC card eject button to extend it. 4 . Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly. 5 . Pinch the PC card and remove it. Figure 8-2 Removing the PC car[...]

User's Manual 8-4 O PTIONAL D EVICES SD cards The computer is equipped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various memory capacities. SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flash-memory. The cards have a high leve[...]

8-5 O PTIONAL D EVICES SD cards Removing an SD card To remove an SD card, follow the steps below. 1 . Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2 . Point to SD card and click. 3 . Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly. 4 . Grasp the card and remove it. Figure 8-4 Removing an SD card CAUTION: Make sure the SD card[...]

User's Manual 8-6 O PTIONAL D EVICES 5 . Do not twist or bend SD cards. 6 . Do not expose SD cards to liquids or store in humid areas or in lay media close to containers of liquid. 7 . After using an SD card, return it to its case. 8 . Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty. Memory exp ansion This computer is e[...]

8-7 O PTIONAL D EVICES 4 . Turn the computer to the normal position and open the display panel. Tilt the display panel slightly beyond the upright position before removing the keyboard display. 5 . Put your fingers on the both ends of the keyboard brace and remove it carefully to the direction indicated with arrows. Figure 8-5 Removing the keyboard[...]

User's Manual 8-8 O PTIONAL D EVICES 7 . Press the keyboard to the other side. Turn the keyboard upside down when a flat cable appears. Figure 8-7 Removing the keyboard (2) Figure 8-8 Removing the keyboard (3)[...]

8-9 O PTIONAL D EVICES Memory expansion 8 . Raise the insulation sheet covering the memory module to appear the module. Figure 8-9 Raising the insulation sheet CAUTION: Do not touch VGA chip, or you will get burnt. 9 . Keep the insulation sheet raised using adhesive tape. Figure 8-10 Raising the insulation sheet I NSULATION SHEET[...]

User's Manual 8-10 O PTIONAL D EVICES 1 0 . Insert a new module to the socket and push it downward to lie flat. Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module. Figure 8-11 Installing a memory module Figure 8-12 Installing two memory modules 1 1. Seat the insulation sheet to cover the module. NOTE: Be sure to check that the i[...]

8-11 O PTIONAL D EVICES 1 2. Insert the tabs of the keyboard into the slits of the computer case and seat the keyboard at the original position. Fix it with three screws removed in 6. CAUTIONS: 1. Be sure to use all screws that were removed in 6 and do not leave foreign matters such as adhesive tape used in 9 or screws removed and dropped in the co[...]

User's Manual 8-12 O PTIONAL D EVICES Figure 8-13 Removing the memory module 6 . Follow the instructions 11 through 15 in “Installing memory module”. TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor You can insert three types of flash memory cards — CompactFlash, Memory Stick and SmartMedia — in the computer’s TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media ad[...]

8-13 O PTIONAL D EVICES Before inst alling Make sure you have the correct Bridge media adaptor case. Two cases come with the Bridge media adaptor: one marked A and one marked B . The case for the Satellite Pro M10 is marked with a B . NOTE: Case B is also used with the Satellite 2450 computer. Case A is used with the Satellite 5200 series. Figure 8[...]

User's Manual 8-14 O PTIONAL D EVICES 3 . Turn the Bridge media adaptor with case upside down and secure the case to the adaptor with one screw. Figure 8-16 Secureing a screw Removing To remove the Bridge media adaptor from the case, follow the steps below. 1 . Turn the Bridge media adaptor with case upside down and remove one screw. 2 . Slide[...]

8-15 O PTIONAL D EVICES SmartMedia This slot accommodates 3.3 V SmartMedia (RAM) from 2 MB to 128 MB. ❑ You cannot use SmartMedia that does not conform to SSFDC specifications. ❑ Operation of SmartMedia developed after the computer was manufactured is not guaranteed. ❑ After you finish using SmartMedia, return it to its case, which is resista[...]

User's Manual 8-16 O PTIONAL D EVICES Figure 8-18 Inserting a SmartMedia Removing CAUTION: Do not remove a SmartMedia card while data is being written or read. Data could be destroyed. Wait for SmartMedia indicator on the left side of the SmartMedia slot to go out. 1 . Right click (right button of the Touch Pad) on the SmartMedia drive’s ico[...]

8-17 O PTIONAL D EVICES Memory Stick This slot accommodates Memory Stick from 16MB to 128MB. NOTE: The slot does not support Magic Gate functions. Write protection Memory Stick can be write protected to safeguard your data. To write-protect a Memory Stick, slide the lock on the back of the Memory Stick to the lock position. Installing a Memory Stic[...]

User's Manual 8-18 O PTIONAL D EVICES CAUTION: Make sure the Memory Stick indicator is out before you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the computer’s power. If you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the Memory Stick, you may lose data or damage the Memory Stick. Comp act Flash This slot accommoda[...]

8-19 O PTIONAL D EVICES CAUTION: Make sure the Compact Flash indicator is out before you remove the Compact Flash or turn off the computer’s power. If you remove the Compact Flash or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the Compact Flash you may lose data or damage the Compact Flash. Bridge media care 1 . Bridge media is consumable [...]

User's Manual 8-20 O PTIONAL D EVICES Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor (Black) A integrated 2 1/2" HDD is available for installation in the Slim Select Bay. To install an HDD in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor follow the steps below. 1 . Slide the lock to the unlock position and open the lid. Figure 8-22 Opening the lid 2 . Insert the HDD and [...]

8-21 O PTIONAL D EVICES TV 3 . Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position. Figure 8-24 Closing the lid For details on installing the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the Slim Select Bay, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basic s . External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer. The com[...]

User's Manual 8-22 O PTIONAL D EVICES TV You can connect a television set to the TV out jack on the computer. Follow the steps below. Using the TV button 1 . Connect the TV adaptor cable’s S-Video plug to the TV out jack on the computer. 2 . Connect the TV adaptor cable’s MINI DIN 4Pin connector S-Video format on the TV. 3 . Press the TV b[...]

8-23 O PTIONAL D EVICES Figure 8-25 Display properties ( 3 ) Select the Adapter tab, then select List all modes . Figure 8-26 The Adapter window (4) Select a resolution from the menu. i.LINK (IEEE1394)[...]

User's Manual 8-24 O PTIONAL D EVICES Figure 8-27 Resolution menu i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is used for high-speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as ❑ Digital video cameras ❑ Hard disk drives ❑ MO drives ❑ CD-RW drives NOTE: i.LINK uses a four-pin connector, which does not carry electric current. Externa[...]

8-25 O PTIONAL D EVICES ❑ If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub, do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer. There is a likeli- hood that data will be damaged. Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer’s power. ❑ You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied fr[...]

User's Manual 8-26 O PTIONAL D EVICES Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer. Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right side of the computer. Figure 8-28 Security lock[...]

9-1 T ROUBLESHOOTING Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability. However, should problems occur, following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter. Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Problem solving process Re[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-2 ❑ Check that your diskette or CD/DVD-ROM is correctly inserted and that the diskette’s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log. This will help you describe your problems to your dealer. If a problem recurs, the log will help you identify t[...]

9-3 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, check your hard- ware. First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot correct the problem, try to identify the source. The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals. Hardware and system checklist This section di[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-4 Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically, and the following will be displayed: In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the operating system. Depending on how the Boot P[...]

9-5 T ROUBLESHOOTING Overheating power down If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will automati- cally shut down. Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the computer and DC IN indicator reaches room temperature, then turn it back on. blinks orange If the computer is still too warm, the D[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-6 Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery and Slim Select Bay indicators. For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Mode s . Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t The battery may be discharged. Connect the powe[...]

9-7 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware and system checklist Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter Contact your dealer. or forgot password NOTE: For information on setting a password, refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Password s . Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more informa- tion refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboar d .[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-8 Markings appear on They might have come from contact with the the LCD. keyboard, Touch Pad. Try wiping the LCD gently with a clean dry cloth. If markings remain, use LCD cleaner. Be sure to let the LCD dry before closing it. Problems above Refer to your software’s documentation to remain unresolved determin[...]

9-9 T ROUBLESHOOTING DVD-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure You cannot access Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely a CD/DVD in the drive closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-10 Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the DVD-ROM drive. Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour . If problems persist, contact your dealer. CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure You canno[...]

9-11 T ROUBLESHOOTING DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD-ROM: CD-DA, CD-Text, Photo CD (single/ multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2), Enhanced CD (CD- EXTRA), CD-G (Audio CD only), Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Region codes are listed in the Optical[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-12 DVD-R/-RW drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure You cannot access Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely a CD/DVD in the drive closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie flat wi[...]

9-13 T ROUBLESHOOTING Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour . Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following precautions: • Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. • Do not us[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-14 Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning. Some CD/DVDs The software or hardware configuration may run correctly, but be causing a problem. Make sure the others do not hardware [...]

9-15 T ROUBLESHOOTING • Do not run or start other software during writing. • Do not jar the computer during writing. • Do not connect/ disconnect external devices or install/remove internal cards during writing. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Diskette drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Proced[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-16 You cannot write Make sure the card is not write protected. to an SD card You cannot read Make sure the target file is on the SD a file Card inserted in the slot. If problems persist, contact your dealer. PC card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Device s . Problem Procedure PC card Reseat the PC card to mak[...]

9-17 T ROUBLESHOOTING Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. Touch Pad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer The system might be busy. If the pointer is does not respond to shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume Pad operation its normal shape and try again to[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-18 USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer The system might be busy. If the pointer is does not respond to shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume mouse operation its normal shape and try again to move it. Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port. Double-clicking Try changing the do[...]

9-19 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware and system checklist USB Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure USB device does Check for a firm cable connection between the not work USB ports on the computer and the USB device. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Refer to your Windows XP documenta- tion for informat[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-20 Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial. Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Annoying sound You may be experiencing feedback. Ref[...]

9-21 T ROUBLESHOOTING Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly. If problems persist, contact your dealer. i.LINK (IEEE1394) Problem Procedure i.LINK device does Make sure the cable is securely connected to not function the computer and to the device. Make sure the device’s power [...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-22 You can also use the ATX command. Refer to the online help files for Appendix C, AT Commands . You place a call, Make sure the settings are correct in your but a connection communications application. can’t be made After making a call Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your you can’t hear a ring co[...]

9-23 T ROUBLESHOOTING You can also use the ATS0 command. Refer to the online help files for Appendix D, S-registers . If problems persist, contact your dealer. LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB. Wake-up on LAN Make sure the universal AC adaptor is con- nected. The does not[...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-24 Bluetooth For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer’s wireless communica- Bluetooth device tion switch is set to on. Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power to the Bluetooth device is turned[...]

9-25 T ROUBLESHOOTING TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system, it is important to investigate other [...]

User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-26 United States of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 USA In Europe Germany & Austria TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH Geschäftsbereich, Deutschland-Österreich Hammfelddamm 8, D-41460 Neuss, Germany France TOSHIBA Systèms France S.A. 7, Rue Ampère[...]

A PPENDIX A A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Environmental Requirements Ambient Relative Conditions temperature hu mid it y Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F) 20% to 80% Non-operating -20°C (-4°F) to 65°C (149°F) 10% to 95% Thermal Gradient 20°C per hour maximum Wet-bulb te[...]

A PPENDIX A A-2 User's Manual Communication specifications Communication Data: Ful l duplex system Fax: Half duplex Communication Data protocol ITU-T-Rec V.21/V.22/V.22bis/V.32 (Former CCITT) /V.32bis/V.34/V.90 Bell 103/212A Fax ITU-T-Rec V.17/V.29/V.27ter (Former CCITT) /V.21 ch2 Communication Data transmission and reception speed 300/1200/24[...]

B-1 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Extended Graphics Array (XGA) and Super Extended Graphics Array Plus (SXGA+) support for the[...]

User's Manual B-2 A PPENDIX B Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the tables below. If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode based on mode type, resolution, character matrix, number of colors and refresh rates. Also, if your software supports both grap[...]

B-3 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued Video Type Resolution Character L C D CR T Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency (pels) Vertical (Hz) D VGA 320 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels E VGA 640 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels F VGA 640 x 350 8 x 14 Mono Mono 7 0 Grph Pels 10 VGA 640 x 350 8[...]

User's Manual B-4 A PPENDIX B Table 2 Video modes (XGA) Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256/256K 256/256K 60 (Virtual) 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256/256K 256/256K 60 (Virtual) 75 85 100[...]

B-5 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 (Virtual) 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 (Virtual) 75 85 100 1920 x [...]

User's Manual B-6 A PPENDIX B Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 6 0 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 6 0 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 (Virtual) 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 (Virtual) 75 85 1[...]

B-7 A PPENDIX B Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256/256K 256/256K 6[...]

User's Manual B-8 A PPENDIX B Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) continued Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 [...]

B-9 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) continued Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 6 0 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 6 0 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M/16[...]

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C-1 A PPENDIX C Appendix C A T Commands In most cases, you will not need to type AT commands manually. However, there might be some occasions when you will need to do so. This chapter describes AT commands for data mode. Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software. The format for entering AT commands is: ATXn where X is the AT [...]

User's Manual C-2 A PPENDIX C A Answer command This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and answer an incoming call. B n Communication standard setting This command determines the communication standard CCITT or Bell. B0 Selects CCITT V.22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps. B1 Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps (default). [...]

C-3 A PPENDIX C ; Return to command mode. Causes the modem to return to command mode after dialing a number, without disconnecting the call. S = n Dial a telephone number previously stored using the &Zn=X command (See &Zn=X command for more information). The range is 0-3. E n Echo command This command controls whether or not the characters [...]

User's Manual C-4 A PPENDIX C L n Monitor speaker volume This command sets speaker volume to low, medium, or high. L0 Low volume. L1 Low volume. (Same as L0 ) L2 Medium volume (default). L3 High volume. Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise Mn Monitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off. M0 The speaker is off. M1 The spe[...]

C-5 A PPENDIX C Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise On Return on-line to data mode O0 Instructs the modem to exit on-line command mode and return to data mode (see AT escape sequence, +++). O1 This command issues a retrain before returning to on-line data mode. O3 This command issues a rate renegotiation before returning to on-line data mode. Re[...]

User's Manual C-6 A PPENDIX C T Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing. Dialed digits are tone dialed until a P command or dial modifier is received. This is the default setting. V n DCE response format This command controls whether result codes (including call progress and negotiation progress me[...]

C-7 A PPENDIX C X 5 Enable Enable OK, RING , NO CARRIER, ERROR, NODIAL TONE, BUSY , CONNECT <RA TE>, RRING , NO BONGTONE, DELA YED, BLACKLISTED, REORDER, WARBLE, CALL WAITING DETECTED Dial tone detect Disabled: The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone. Enabled: The modem dials only upon detection of a dial tone, and[...]

User's Manual C-8 A PPENDIX C &C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem’s carrier signal is detected, and off when the carrier signal is not detected (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise & D n DTR control This command interprets how the modem responds to the state of the DTR signal and changes to the DTR signal. &D0 Ign[...]

C-9 A PPENDIX C &Gn V.22bis guard tone control This command determines which guard tone, if any, to transmit while transmitting in the high band (answer mode). This command is only used in V.22 and V.22bis mode. This option is not used in North America and is for international use only. &G0 Guard tone disabled (default). &G1 Sets guard [...]

User's Manual C-10 A PPENDIX C &T0 Abort. Stops any test in progress. &T1 Local analog loop. This test verifies modem operation, as well as the connection between the modem and computer. Any data entered at the local DTE is modulated, then demodulated, and returned to the local DTE. To work properly, the modem must be off-line. Result [...]

C-11 A PPENDIX C Nn Error control mode selection This command determines the type of error control used by the modem when sending or receiving data. N0 Buffer mode. No error control. N1 Direct mode. N2 MNP or disconnect mode. The modem attempts to connect using MNP2-4 error control procedures. If this fails, the modem disconnects. This is also [...]

User's Manual C-12 A PPENDIX C Vn Protocol result code V0 Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed. V1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise % B View numbers in blacklist If blacklisting is in effect, this command displays the numbers for which the last call attempted i[...]

D-1 A PPENDIX D Appendix D S-registers S-registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate. For example, how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answers and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connec- tion fails. You can also customize certain AT commands such as the escape [...]

User's Manual D-2 A PPENDIX D S 0 Auto answer ring number This register determines the number of rings the modem will count before automatically answering a call. Enter 0 (zero) if you do not want the modem to automatically answer at all. When disabled, the modem can only answer with an ATA command. Range: 0-255 Default: 0 Units: rings S 1 Rin[...]

D-3 A PPENDIX D S 4 Response formatting character (user defined) This register determines the ASCII value used as the line feed charac- ter. The modem uses a line feed character in command mode when it responds to the computer. Range: 0-127, ASCII decimal Default: 1 0 ( li ne fe ed ) Units: ASCII S 5 Command line editing character (user defined) Th[...]

User's Manual D-4 A PPENDIX D S 7 Connection completion time-out This register sets the time, in seconds, that the modem must wait before hanging up because carrier is not detected. The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing (originate), or goes off-hook (an- swer). In originate mode, the timer is reset upon detection of an answer to[...]

D-5 A PPENDIX D S3 7 Dial line rate S37 = 0 (default) maximum modem speed S37 = 1 reserved S37 = 2 1200/75 bps S37 = 3 300 bps S37 = 4 reserved S37 = 5 1200 bps S37 = 6 2400 bps S37 = 7 4800 bps S37 = 8 7200 bps S37 = 9 9600 bps S37 = 10 12000 bps S37 = 11 14400 bps S37 = 12 16800 bps S37 = 13 19200 bps S37 = 14 21600 bps S37 = 15 24000 bps S37 = 1[...]

User's Manual D-6 A PPENDIX D A T command set result codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summary Result Code Numeric Description O K 0 Command executed CONNECT 1 Modem connected to line RING 2 A ring signal has been detected NO CARRIER 3 Modem lost carrier signal, or does not detect carrier signal, or does not det[...]

D-7 A PPENDIX D Result Code Numeric Description DELAYED* 2 8 8 Delay is in effect for the dialed number BLACKLISTED* 2 8 9 Dialed number is blacklisted BLACKLIST FULL* 2 9 0 Blacklist is full *1: EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending upon the error c[...]

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E-1 A PPENDIX E Appendix E V .90 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V.90 technology. The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56Kbps (kilobits per second) when connected to an Internet service provider that supports V.90. As with any modem, the actual throughput (speed of data transfer) depends on analog telephone line conditions, which can vary c[...]

User's Manual E-2 A PPENDIX E Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection No. Result code Description 7 0 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bps 7 2 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bps 7 4 CONNECT 40000 EC* Connection at 40000 bps 7 6 CONNECT 44000 EC* Connection at 44000 bps 7 8 CONNECT 48000 EC* Connection at 48000 bps 8 0 CONNECT [...]

E-3 A PPENDIX E * EC stands for the Error Control method, which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending on the error control method used. V42bis V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression V 4 2 V.42 error control only NoEC N o error control protocol [...]

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F-1 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Internal Modem Guide This appendix describes how to install and the remove the internal modem. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the computer beyond the steps described in this instruction or touch any components not specifically described. Inst alling the internal modem NOTE: The internal modem is preinstalled. The following i[...]

F-2 User's Manual A PPENDIX F 5 . Pull the guide (plastic tab) toward the direction shown by arrow, then lift the HDD. Be careful not to damage the connector. 6 . Remove two screws, which you use later to secure the modem board. 7 . Connect the modem board cable and seat the modem board. 8 . Secure the modem board with two screws removed in st[...]

G-1 A PPENDIX G Appendix G Wireless LAN Card Specifications Form Factor - Mini PCI TypeIII Capability - EEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANS (DSSS) Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA) Network Operating - Microsoft Windows® Networking System Media Access - CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with Ac[...]

G-2 User's Manual A PPENDIX G Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum - CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK (Revision B) - OFDM-BPSK, OFDM-QPSK, OFDM-16QAM, OFDM- 64QAM (Revision A, Turbo Mode) The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless communication. Communications at lower Transmit range may travel larger dis[...]

G-3 A PPENDIX G When installing Wireless LAN Cards, the channel configuration is managed as follows: ❑ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the Wireless LAN Card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point, When roaming between different access points the station can[...]

G-4 User's Manual A PPENDIX G Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode) Frequency Range 5150-5850 MHz No t e Channel ID 42 5210 U S only *1 50 5250 U S only *1 58 5290 U S only *1 15 2 5760 U S only *1 16 0 5800 U S only *1 *1: Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only A peer-to-peer mode is available under the following condition; A Wireless LAN card r[...]

H-1 A PPENDIX H Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Length: Minimum 2 meters Wire size: Minimum 0.75 mm 2 Current r[...]

H-2 User's Manual A PPENDIX H The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U.S.A. and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe. USA and Canada United Kingdom Australia Europe BS approved UL approved CSA approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency[...]

A PPENDIX I I -1 Appendix I Part s Numbers The computer configuration and parts numbers, printed on a label on the bottom of the computer, indicate the CPU, LCD, memory, HDD, Slim Select Bay modules and communication devices.[...]

User's Manual I-2 A PPENDIX I Configurations The following table shows the computer configuration indicated on a label. Shaded areas indicate abbreviations used on the label. The explanations are to the left of the shading. Abbreviations are not limited to those in this chart. They may change without notice. CPU Pentium4 15"TFT -SXGA+ 15&[...]

Glossary-1 G LOSSARY Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP : accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National Standards Institute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic [...]

Glossary-2 G LOSSARY analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. Voice communications are analog signals. ANSI: American National Standards Institute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical discipline[...]

Glossary-3 G LOSSARY B backup: A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed. batch file: A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system com- mands or executable files. binary: The base two number system composed of zeros and ones (off or on), used by most digital computers[...]

Glossary-4 G LOSSARY capacity: The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a diskette (floppy disk) or hard disk. It is usually described in terms of kilobytes (KB), where one KB = 1024 bytes and megabytes (MB), where one MB = 1024 KB. card: Synonym for board . See board. CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bit P[...]

Glossary-5 G LOSSARY components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system). computer program: A set of instruc- tions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result. computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information. c[...]

Glossary-6 G LOSSARY device driver: A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. The CONFIG.SYS file contains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the computer on. dialog box: A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information. disk drive: The device that ra[...]

Glossary-7 G LOSSARY escape guard time: A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data, and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem. execute: To interpret and execute an instruction. Extended Capability Port: An industry standard that provides a data [...]

Glossary-8 G LOSSARY hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system: typically, the computer itself, external disk drives, etc. See also software and firmware. hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second. hexadecimal: The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the lette[...]

Glossary-9 G LOSSARY Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent con- ducting material. The viewing-side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass. Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crysta[...]

Glossary-10 G LOSSARY N non-system disk: A formatted diskette (floppy disk) you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer. See system disk. nonvolatile memory: Memory, usually read-only (ROM), that is capable of permanently storing information. Turning the computer’s power off does not alter data stored in nonvol[...]

Glossary-11 G LOSSARY output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indi- cates data 1) printed on paper, 2) displayed at a terminal, 3) sent through the serial port of internal modem, or 4) stored on some mag- netic media. P parallel interface: Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte (8 bits) at [...]

Glossary-12 G LOSSARY ROM: Read Only Memory : A nonvolatile memory chip manufac- tured to contain information that controls the computer’s basic operation. You cannot access or change information stored in ROM. S SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices. SD cards: Se[...]

Glossary-13 G LOSSARY software: The set of programs, procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system. Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system’s activities. See also hardware. stop bit: One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous[...]

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Index Index-1 I NDEX Index C Cache memory 1-2 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive 1-4, 1-12 location 2-4 problems 9-10 using 4-5 view 2-14 writing CDs 4-9 Cleaning the computer 4-27 Compact Flash, See Bridge media Cooling (heat dispersal) 1-9 location of vents 2-2, 2-5 settings 4-28 CPU, See Processor D Diskette drive 1-3 using 4-2 view 2-12 Display 1-5, 2-9 autom[...]

User's manual Index-2 I NDEX E Environment 3-1 Equipment checklist 1-1 Equipment setup general conditions 3-2 placement 3-2 Ergonomics lighting 3-4 seating and posture 3-3 work habits 3-4 Expansion memory, See Memory F Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard simula- tion) 5-3 Fn + Enter 5-3 Fn + Esc (sound mute) 5-4 Fn + F1 (instant security) 5-4 Fn + F2[...]

Index Index-3 I NDEX K Key FD 7-8 Keyboard 1-5, 5-1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5-2 F1 … F12 function keys 5-2 Fn Sticky key 5-7 hot keys 5-4 problems 9-7 typewriter keys 5-1 Windows special keys 5-7 Keypad overlay 1-9, 5-7 arrow mode 5-7 numeric mode 5-8 temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) 5-8 temporarily using overlay (overlay off) 5[...]

User's manual Index-4 I NDEX Ports external monitor 1-5 i.LINK 1-5 infrared 1-5 USB 1-5 Power button location 2-8 conditions 6-1 indicators 6-3 panel off 1-9, 6-15 problems 9-4 system auto off 6-15 turning off 3-7 hibernation mode 3-8 shut down mode (boot mode) 3-7 standby mode 3-10 turning on 3-6 Power supply 1-9 Power-up modes 6-15 Problems [...]

Index Index-5 I NDEX Sound system 1-6 headphone jack 1-6, 2-5 line-in jack 2-5 microphone jack 1-6, 2-5 mute hot keys 5-4 problems 9-20 speakers 2-9 volume control 2-2 Standby 1-10 automatic 1-8 setting 3-10 System indicators, See indicators T TOSHIBA Console 1-10 TOSHIBA Console button 1-8, 2-9 TOSHIBA Controls 1-10 TOSHIBA Power Saver 1-10 Touch [...]

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